Review Midterm test M. 4 E31202

What is the main purpose of the Loy Krathong Festival?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the spirits of water

• To mark the start of the rainy season

• To celebrate the Thai New Year

What is typically done during the Songkran Festival?

• Lighting fireworks

• Giving flowers to monks

• Splashing water at each other

• Visiting temples for meditation

What is the main purpose of the Surin Elephant Festival?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To promote tourism in Thailand

• To honor the relationship between elephants and local people

• To mark the beginning of the rainy season

During the festival, how do elephants participate in the parades?

• They carry people on their backs

• They perform tricks with their trunks

• They wear decorated costumes

• All of the above

Which activity is a major highlight of the Surin Elephant Festival?

• Bullfighting

• Elephant races          

• Elephant bathing

• Elephant parades and performances

Thai Sat Day is observed on which date in the Thai lunar calendar?

• The 15th day of the 10th month

• The 1st day of the 10th month

• The 15th day of the 11th month

• The 15th day of the 12th month

The main goal of Thai Sat Day is to help people:

• Gain good luck in the coming year

• Reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness

• Celebrate the harvest season

• Promote tourism in Thailand

On Sart Day, people traditionally prepare what type of offerings for monks?

• Flowers and incense

• Fruits and sweets

• Candles and food

• Clothes and jewelry

What cultural event often takes place during Thai Sat Day?

• Fireworks displays 

• Elephant parades

• Religious processions

• Traditional dance performances    

Which place in Surin is a popular destination for experiencing elephants up close?

• Sikhoraphum Castle

• Wat Burapharam 

• Ban Ta Klang Elephant Village

• Huai Saneng Reservoir